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Events
Introduction to Sustainable Procurement (101)
Advance Your Climate Impact Through Smarter Purchasing Join us for an in-depth training on Sustainable Procurement & Purchasing designed for local governments. This session explores how cities and counties can integrate sustainability into every stage of procurement — from renewable energy and EV fleets to green infrastructure, waste reduction, and climate resilience projects. Learn about […]
Energy Management 102 – Audits (Webinar)
If you are currently benchmarking your energy usage in your building, and you have a year or more of historical data, you are ready to take the next step on the path to efficient energy management: an energy audit. Benchmarking is about learning how much energy you use; auditing is about learning what that energy […]
Foundations in Community Wealth Building (201)
Community Wealth Building is an approach that doesn't require major new funding or radical policy changes—it starts with strategic decisions about where we spend money we're already spending, keeping the dollars in our community, and building ownership opportunities for our residents. Join us in this workshop where we will learn the foundations of this framework […]
Office Hours – Climate Budgeting and Procurement
You're invited to join this office hours to discuss any question you may be having with me. We can both work 1:1 to explore every available resources and technical assistance during this consultation. Feel free to schedule ahead of time. For more information, please contact Bamidele Osamika : bamidele@greenumbrella.org
WVXU’s Becca Costello on Cincinnati’s sewer system
The Sierra Club Miami Group Educational Forum is pleased to welcome Becca Costello of WVXU. Becca recently reported, produced, and co-hosted the Backed Up podcast about Cincinnati’s complicated sewer system, which the Atlantic magazine named one of the best 20 podcasts of 2024. She will be discussing the creation of podcast series followed by a […]
Key Procurement Opportunities for Government (102)
Key Procurement Opportunities for Local Government Take your procurement practices to the next level with this advanced training designed for local government staff committed to achieving real climate and sustainability outcomes. Learn how to integrate climate goals into procurement planning, embed sustainability requirements in policies and contracts, and partner with suppliers who meet high environmental […]
Clean Energy Funding Webinar w/ Greater Cincinnati 2030 District
Recent federal, state, and private action has resulted in a host of new funding sources for public, private, and non-profit actors seeking to implement a wide range of clean energy projects on their properties. The range of incentives includes tax credits, direct payments, competitive grants, and low-interest loans. Navigating this new funding opportunities can present […]
Green and Healthy Schools 101
Join the Green & Healthy Schools 101 webinar to explore the district-wide sustainability efforts occurring in the Greater Cincinnati region. Green & Healthy Schools Director, Cynthia Walters will present models and frameworks for transforming green schoolyards, expanding career pathways, and developing district wellness networks to produce positive outcomes for improving the health of people and […]
Food Policy Council & Committee Informational Webinar
Are you a food systems leader or advocate with demonstrated expertise in food systems work? Do you live or work in the Greater Cincinnati Region? Do you want to be a part of advancing a socially, economically, and environmentally resilient regional food system? We have opened both our Food Policy Council Members application and our […]
“Untangling Plastics” The Missing Link in Mitigating Climate Change
Sierra Club Miami Group Educational Forum is pleased to welcome Bob Gedert, past president of the National Recycling Coalition and author of the new book – Untangling Plastics: The Missing Link in Mitigating Climate Change. Bob draws from his 45-year career in the recycling industry and his recent research to reveal the misguided mindsets that […]
Birding through the Seasons
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This online program is designed for adults. Program Description: Join us for an online program to learn about our local birds while enhancing your birding skills. In this program, we’ll present an overview of basic bird structure with emphasis on key points for identification. Other topics will include winter […]
Neighbors in the Know
Registration Requirements: Preregistration is required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults in Clermont County. Program Description: It’s said that knowledge is power. This series will help residents of Clermont County’s fourteen townships become more powerful advocates for their communities. Together, we’ll explore how decisions are made that impact the quality and character of […]